Worked with Club Advisors on this assignment. Great Club of committed members led by an exceptional Board of Directors. Wonderful facilities managed by a great team of professionals. On October 2, I welcomed David Conforti PGA, CCM on his first day as the Club's General Manager/COO. Paul Levy of KKW was retained to manage the search. Paul is the consummate search executive, and a whole lot of fun to work with.

Providing Interim General Management for the Mojave Resort Golf Club and the Huukan Golf Club for three weeks starting February 22, 2003 and ending March 15, 2023. The courses are owned by the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe and managed by Touchstone Golf. Welcomed new General Manager Larry Kendrick on March 13.

Interim General Manager at Mulholland Tennis Club in Los Angeles, started September 19 and ended January 10, 2023 with the arrival of new General Manager Troy Pade.

Enjoyed two stints as Interim General Manager at this gem of a club featuring 9 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, the Windy Hills Equestrian Center, a 50-meter pool, a great aquatics program directed by Olympian Dana Kirk, a fitness center and a Clubhouse featuring a restaurant and ballroom. Welcomed James Callahan their new General Manager on September 1.

As a senior member of the executive team, I was hired to instill a team-focused culture, provide transparency of all club issues and accounting to the board, and enhance member services. My focus included driving collaboration between employees, advisory committees, and the board. I coached a team of 140 staff and managed 10 department managers, monitored capital / operational budgets, and reformatted P&L. Throughout my tenure, I maintained an active presence at functions, including private and… Show more As a senior member of the executive team, I was hired to instill a team-focused culture, provide transparency of all club issues and accounting to the board, and enhance member services. My focus included driving collaboration between employees, advisory committees, and the board. I coached a team of 140 staff and managed 10 department managers, monitored capital / operational budgets, and reformatted P&L. Throughout my tenure, I maintained an active presence at functions, including private and club events, dining venues, and sports events. Tackled pivotal facility improvements to drive membership recruitment, including leading the rebuilding of the 1913 clubhouse, a $22M project that increased space from 50,000 to 63,000 sq. ft. Oversaw golf course maintenance yard rebuild to a state-of-the-art complex in 2015 for $3.5M. Reduced loss in food & beverage operations by $300K in 2019, increased revenue by $430K, and boosted member satisfaction through organizational restructure. Doubled candidates and initiation revenue (2009 – 2012) through the formation of a new Membership Ambassador Committee. Show less

In this role, I directed overall business performance and management of a 2450-member private yacht club. Leveraging strategic communication skills, I improved relationships with committees and management and focused services of the club to meet member expectations. I supervised seven senior leaders, including Race Manager, Controller, Clubhouse Manager, Membership Director, Executive Chef, Director of Catering, and Tinsley Island Manager. With a focus on finances, I reorganized the accounting… Show more In this role, I directed overall business performance and management of a 2450-member private yacht club. Leveraging strategic communication skills, I improved relationships with committees and management and focused services of the club to meet member expectations. I supervised seven senior leaders, including Race Manager, Controller, Clubhouse Manager, Membership Director, Executive Chef, Director of Catering, and Tinsley Island Manager. With a focus on finances, I reorganized the accounting department, hired a CFO, revised cash flow and trend reports, and engaged new audit firm, resulting in significant improvements in cost reduction and reporting. Developed a cohesive training team that created consistency and improved communication, directly impacting revenues. Collaborated with the fitness desk to manage their schedules, cancellations, and tendering of appointments. Mentored and trained team to work as a cohesive unit by meeting with each employee individually to identify opportunities for change and growth. Executed strategic plan for website, including sourcing vendors, saving $83,000 in anticipated costs. Outsourced monthly newsletter production, resulting in cost savings and exceptional quality. Tackled staffing challenge to support business levels by hiring executive chef and Tinsley Island manager. Show less

 Oversaw 550-member private club, achieving member service goals. Overhauled operations and improved revenue generation / member satisfaction by reorganizing management team. Led clubhouse renovation project, consulting with house committee and board. Negotiated lease for entire replace of golf cart fleet; maintained professional course.

Directed Lakeside management team during 1993 and 1994 PGA Tour Championships. Directed the reopening of the Lakeside Clubhouse following a $12m 10 month renovation in 1995.